Senior Game Tester

We are thrilled to invite an experienced and talented **Senior Game Tester**to join our playtesting team.

In this position, you will manage key testing workflows, ensure a premium gaming experience, and play a vital role in fostering a fair and competitive gaming environment across multiple platforms. Additionally, you will support the growth of junior and mid-level testers while championing advancements in testing practices and methodologies.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead playtesting initiatives for various game titles, including both exploratory and test-case-based approaches
- Oversee the configuration and setup of consoles and mobile devices for heightened efficiency during playtesting
- Optimize and utilize advanced tools and systems to enhance daily productivity
- Identify, document, and spearhead resolutions for complex defects and issues across gaming subsystems
- Create and manage thorough playtesting documentation and detailed questionnaires
- Mentor junior and mid-level testers by offering troubleshooting guidance and support to ensure task completion
- Take responsibility for testing outcomes and deliverables within subsystems or key game features
- Escalate critical issues, such as test blockers, to management or the designated lead
- Collaborate directly with developers, designers, and stakeholders to refine quality assurance methods

**Requirements**:

- At least 3 years of experience in software testing
- 2+ years of experience in game testing
- Extensive experience as an active gamer across genres, platforms, and competitive formats
- Capacity to work onsite during scheduled hours beginning at 9-9:30 AM (UTC-04)
- Availability for planned quarterly weekend overtime shifts
- Proficiency in creating detailed test reports, plans, bugs, and results for intricate systems
- Expertise in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of builds on both mobile devices and consoles
- Competency in diagnosing and solving hardware and software configuration challenges
- Background in training and mentoring team members
- Advanced knowledge of PC, Windows systems, and console architectures
- Capability to work independently while offering leadership within testing scenarios
- Accountability for both deliverables and overall results
- Professionalism and discretion when managing confidential or sensitive information
- English proficiency at a B2 level or higher

**Nice to have**
- Showcase of prior experience managing and coordinating a testing team of 5-10 individuals for large-scale projects
- Background in assuming full testing responsibility for systems or subsystems in significant projects
- Qualifications in Quality Assurance and Testing, such as advanced ISTQB certifications
- Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality control best practices
- Familiarity with improving and refining established software quality processes through innovative contributions

**We offer**
- Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
- Discounts card.
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
- External Agreements and Discounts.
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year